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BIOMETRICS

UK police ask for more funds as it expands facial recognition use

UK police ask for more funds as it expands facial recognition use

South Africa using biometrics to verify immigration status during raids

South Africa using biometrics to verify immigration status during raids

China approves Cyberspace IDs as part of federated identity scheme

China approves Cyberspace IDs as part of federated identity scheme

ICE at center of vast growing US biometric surveillance capability

ICE at center of vast growing US biometric surveillance capability

Zika virus uses cells’ ‘self-care’ system to turn against host

Zika virus uses cells’ ‘self-care’ system to turn against host

Login.gov to advance digital ID verification through remote proofing

Login.gov to advance digital ID verification through remote proofing

CA appeals court: Clearview AI harvesting not protected speech

CA appeals court: Clearview AI harvesting not protected speech

Horses ‘mane’ inspiration for new generation of social robots

30/05/2025

Horses ‘mane’ inspiration for new generation of social robots

Interactive robots should not just be passive companions, but active partners — like therapy horses who respond to human emotion — say researchers.

Robots learning without us? New study cuts humans from early testing

22/05/2025

Robots learning without us? New study cuts humans from early testing

Humans no longer have exclusive control over training social robots to interact effectively, thanks to a new study. The study introduces a new simulation method […]

Takeaways from Coding with AI

17/05/2025

Takeaways from Coding with AI

I thought I’d offer a few takeaways and reflections based on last week’s first AI Codecon virtual conference, Coding with AI: The End of Software […]

WAVES

New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

Posted on 31/05/202531/05/2025

Here’s what the data says about who actually benefits from DEI

Here’s what the data says about who actually benefits from DEI

Posted on 31/05/202531/05/2025

Frequent fights may explain why neurotic people feel less satisfied in relationships

Frequent fights may explain why neurotic people feel less satisfied in relationships

Posted on 30/05/202531/05/2025

Study Reveals Secret to Aging Well: It’s in the Carbs You Eat

Study Reveals Secret to Aging Well: It’s in the Carbs You Eat

Posted on 30/05/2025

In 2025, Tornado Alley Has Become Almost Everything East Of The Rockies − And It’s Been A Violent Year

In 2025, Tornado Alley Has Become Almost Everything East Of The Rockies − And It’s Been A Violent Year

Posted on 30/05/2025

Caffeine Rewires The Brain During Sleep — And Age Makes A Big Difference

Caffeine Rewires The Brain During Sleep — And Age Makes A Big Difference

Posted on 30/05/2025